Climate Insights for Leeu-Gamka

Central Karoo District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
36°C peak
Coldest
July
5°C low
Wettest
March
19mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Leeu-Gamka is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 144mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 19mm of rainfall. Leeu-Gamka is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 36° Average: 27° Min: 19° Feb Max: 35° Average: 26° Min: 19° Mar Max: 32° Average: 24° Min: 17° Apr Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 13° May Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 9° Jun Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jul Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 5° Aug Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 7° Sep Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 10° Oct Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 13° Nov Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 15° Dec Max: 34° Average: 25° Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Leeu-Gamka vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 12°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 12mm Feb Precipitation: 9mm Mar Precipitation: 19mm Apr Precipitation: 13mm May Precipitation: 12mm Jun Precipitation: 17mm Jul Precipitation: 9mm Aug Precipitation: 7mm Sep Precipitation: 10mm Oct Precipitation: 13mm Nov Precipitation: 11mm Dec Precipitation: 14mm
Precipitation

Leeu-Gamka is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 144mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 19mm of rainfall. June and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 7mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 31km/h Feb Wind Speed: 29km/h Mar Wind Speed: 26km/h Apr Wind Speed: 22km/h May Wind Speed: 19km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 22km/h Sep Wind Speed: 25km/h Oct Wind Speed: 28km/h Nov Wind Speed: 30km/h Dec Wind Speed: 31km/h
Wind Speed

Leeu-Gamka is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 21km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 31km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Leeu-Gamka, which began on March 20, 2026. Leeu-Gamka is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 5°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 31°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 34mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 36°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 35mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 31km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 32°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 44mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 22°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 32mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 27°
Feb 26°
Mar 24°
Apr 20°
May 17°
Jun 13°
Jul 12°
Aug 14°
Sep 17°
Oct 21°
Nov 23°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Leeu-Gamka is during March, April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 13mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Leeu-Gamka based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C
36 °C
31 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
35 °C
29 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
17 °C
32 °C
26 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
25 °C
19 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Jun
7 °C
20 °C
20 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Jul
5 °C
20 °C
21 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
22 °C
22 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
25 °C
25 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
29 °C
28 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
31 °C
30 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
34 °C
31 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
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